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Upcoming event

West Word featuring Rob Cairns

When

Sunday, February 12 @ 2:00pm

Where

The Dancing Dog Cafe42A Albert Street Footscray

Price

Free

Has an Open Mic?

Yes

A Melbourne poetry event that’s been running for over a decade – West Word poetry holds regular events at the Dancing Dog Cafe to host various poets from around the country.

Along with a different feature poet at each session, there is an open stage section, which is open to anyone of any style: emerging, established, multilingual, slam, lyrical, experimental… (within a 5 minute time limit.) Just show at the venue, put your name on the list, and read to a receptive encouraging audience.